We all know fitting exercise into our daily routines is important. The physical and mental benefits abound. There are lots of general tips out there, but to fit exercise in for the long term, we must evaluate our specific daily routines and needs and come up with plans that cater to our lifestyles.

For example, you’re a project manager with 2 kids. Your mornings are filled with breakfast, book bags and school drop offs. You have barely enough time to get out the door. After work, you may go to a school function or come home and help with homework and dinner. You finish up some more work before heading to bed.

1. If you live near a light rail or work, walk or ride a bike once or twice a week. You don’t have to go all out and do it every day.

2. Can you actually take the stairs? If it’s feasible, do it. If you work in a high rise with key coded entries, even taking several floors may not be an option. so…

3. Start a walking group on your lunch break. There is probably one or two people in your office who want to walk also, but don’t want to go it alone. And make sure you always take a lunch break. If you set this precedent with your boss and yourself, you’ll be much happier at work in general.

4. Do some exercises right before bed. That extra 15-30 mins could make a big difference.

There are too many scenarios to list. You may be a young working professional, work full time and have kids, or work from home. Whatever the case may be, the important thing to remember is to fit something in each day where you can, even if it’s just 15 minutes. The more you do, the easier it will get to keep going and get more creative.

Last but not least, one of the easiest forms of exercise to fit in is yoga. It can be done anywhere with enough floor space (about the size of a yoga mat) and weather is not an issue. It tones muscle and can be used to awaken the body in the morning or relax at night. If you’re new to yoga, take a couple classes or start out with some introductory videos. It’s quick and easy to learn to do some routines on your own.

If you’re looking to start doing yoga, I’d suggest getting a skidless yoga mat and a yoga bolster. These two items are essential for beginner’s yoga.

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